Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in children and adolescents temporally related to COVID-19
More than 5 million confirmed cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), including more than 320,000 deaths, have been reported globally as of 22 May 2020. Similarly, close 100,000 confirmed cases with over 3,000 deaths have been reported from Africa. Children aged 0–14 years constitute only 2.1% of confirmed cases. Suspected pediatric clinical cases compatible with […]
COVID-19 guidance for educational settings
This guidance will assist staff, students and caregivers in schools (including day care centres, pre-school, primary and secondary schools), higher educational institutions (including universities, research institutes) and other educational institutions with how to address coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) during different outbreak phases as defined in the Africa CDC Stepwise Response. This guidance complements the Africa […]
COVID-19 guidance for the transportation sector
Background This guidance will assist the transportation sector, including transport authorities, companies, independent or informal drivers, and passengers, in addressing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) for different outbreak phases as defined in the Africa CDC Stepwise Response. This guidance complements the Africa CDC Guidance for Community Physical Distancing, which includes further details on how to engage […]
COVID-19 Scientific and Public Health Policy Update – 19 May 2020
In addition to our weekly brief on the spread of COVID-19 and the actions that Africa CDC is taking to help member states, Africa CDC has begun to share a weekly brief detailing the latest changes in scientific knowledge and public health policy changes, as well as updates to the latest guidance from WHO and […]
Outbreak Brief 18: COVID-19 Pandemic – 19 May 2020
Outbreak Update: Since the last brief (12 May 2020), 612,686 new confirmed[1] coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases and 32,990 new deaths have been reported globally. To date, a total of 4,622,001 COVID-19 cases and 311,916 (CFR: 7%) related deaths have been reported worldwide. Worldwide, a total of 215 countries and territories have reported COVID-19 cases. […]
Leveraging the DHIS2 platform for COVID-19 surveillance data use
Topic: Leveraging the DHIS2 platform for COVID-19 surveillance data use Presenters: Prosper Behumbiize and Rebecca Porter, Global Health Information Systems Programs (HISP)
COVID-19 Scientific and Public Health Policy Update – 12 May 2020
In addition to our weekly brief on the spread of COVID-19 and the actions that Africa CDC is taking to help member states, Africa CDC has begun to share a weekly brief detailing the latest changes in scientific knowledge and public health policy changes, as well as updates to the latest guidance from WHO and […]
Outbreak Brief 17: COVID-19 Pandemic – 12 May 2020
Outbreak Update: Since the last brief (05 May 2020), 570,912 new confirmed1 coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases and 39,339 new deaths have been reported globally. To date, a total of 4,009,315 COVID-19 cases and 278,926 (CFR: 7%) related deaths have been reported worldwide. Worldwide, a total of 215 countries and territories have reported COVID-19 cases […]
Guidance on Community Physical Distancing During COVID-19 Pandemic
In Africa, the number of COVID-19 cases and affected countries has been increasing steadily. As of 24 April 2020, over 27,000 cases and 1,300 deaths have been reported in 52 countries. Community transmission is now widespread. The epidemic has the potential to result in substantial death and suffering in Africa due to four major factors: […]
Webinar : Why case investigation and contact tracing is important in the management of COVID-19
Topic: Why case investigation and contact tracing is important in the management of COVID-19 epidemic Description: Surveillance webinar on Fundamentals of case investigation and contact tracing, English Presenter: Dr. Hillary Bower and Dr Justin Maeda Registration link: https://bit.ly/3cBPCZD